Since 1971, The American Legion Department of Ohio has awarded scholarships to deserving students to assist them with the ever-increasing costs associated with higher education.
Any accredited institution of higher learning with a program of education or a vocational objective qualifies.
For more information contact us.
Applicants must meet the following. Failure to meet or provide the below will result in applicant being disqualified.
Judging criteria shall be based upon academic achievement through course grades, difficulty of curriculum, scholastic and ACT test scores, participation in outside activities, and the Committee’s general impression of student’s character obtained from personal statement.
Awards of at least $2,000 have been made by the Selection Committee in the recent past, but the quantity and amount of awards is dependent upon annual fund earnings.
Christie White
Americanism and Children & Youth Coordinator
Kiernan Pfenning of Waynesville, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Kiernan will be attending Miami University.
Alexander Diaz of Hilliard, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and participates in Boys Scouts. Alexander will be attending The Ohio State University.
Reagan Henry of Wilmington, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Reagan will be attending Ashland University.
Ian Rotruck of Grove City, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and participates in Boy Scouts. Ian will be attending The Ohio State University.
Mara McDougal of Washington, Ohio is the granddaughter and is a former Americanism and Government participant. Mara will be attending Wheeling University.
Lauren Esterline of Crestline, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Lauren will be attending North Central State College.
Addison McCormick of Englewood, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Addison will be attending the University of Dayton.
Carter Wooddell of Sidney, Ohio is the great grandson of a Legionnaire and is former Americanism and Government participant as well as a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Carter will be attending Anderson University.
Mary Cunningham of Holland, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Mary will be attending Bowling Green State University.
Nathaniel Byler of Millersburg, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Nathaniel is currently enrolled at the University of Akron.
Jillian George of Lorain, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Jillian is currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University.
Nash Williams of Dublin, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is involved in Boys Scouts, having earned is Eagle Scout. Nash will be attending The Ohio State University.
Xena Humphrey of Galion, Ohio is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and member of Post 243. Xena is currently enrolled at Tiffin University.
Ava Hanson of Bridgeport, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Ava will be attending The Ohio State University.
One scholarship award of at least $1,000 shall be designated the Durward I. Bernhard Scholarship Award and provided to a resident of Belmont County in honor of the benefactor of our fund and the area of Ohio from which he came.
Applicant must indicate that they are a Belmont County resident on the application to assure consideration for this special award. Applicants selected will be considered for other awards given by The American Legion Department of Ohio.
In honor of the Past Department Service Director, Donald Lanthorn, one scholarship award of at least $1,000 shall be designated the Don Lanthorn Scholarship Award and provided to a high school senior from one of the following 6 counties:
Delaware
Knox
Licking
Madison
Marion
Morrow
Union
Applicant must indicate they are a resident in one of the above Ohio counties on the application and meet the enclosed listed “eligibility” requirements to be considered for this special award.
The Scholarship Screening Committee for The Ohio American Legion Scholarships Awards is established by Article X, Section 6, of the Constitution of The American Legion, Department of Ohio, and consists of the following:
COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
1ST VICE COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
2ND VICE COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
IMMEDIATE PAST COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
ADJUTANT
Dept. of Ohio
CHAIRPERSON
Appointed by Dept. Commander
CHAIRPERSON
Americanism Committee
CHAIRPERSON
Child Welfare Committee
TREASURER
Dept. of Ohio
THREE (3) COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Appointed by Dept. Commander
